Coco’s Dad
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Hi all, so we have been looking into saddles and have been told by the current owner a measurement of 16.5MW, is that good enough info to buy a saddle or is it better to have a saddler measure up? Thank you ?
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Auslander
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YOU need a saddle fitter. Thise measurements are the absolute basic "need to know" bits. Making sure it fits the horse is far more specialised.
I have approx 8 17.5 W saddles in my tackroom, and not one of them would fit my horse, even though he takes a 17.5W saddle
I have approx 8 17.5 W saddles in my tackroom, and not one of them would fit my horse, even though he takes a 17.5W saddle
Coco’s Dad
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Ah ok thank you, I’m glad I asked, we will definitely contact a saddle fitter, thanks ??
Baywonder
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Saddles vary so much, this is really not enough to ensure you have the correct fitting saddle. There are so many variables; width, tree points, rails, panel length - and then you have the pony to take into consideration; their conformation etc, and also the rider. Budget is also a factor when buying a saddle.
I would strongly suggest you have a saddle fitter out to take a look and measure up your pony and daughter properly. Please don't try and do this yourself - you may cause more harm than good.
If you want to give an idea of where you are, we may be able to recommend a good fitter in your area.
I would strongly suggest you have a saddle fitter out to take a look and measure up your pony and daughter properly. Please don't try and do this yourself - you may cause more harm than good.
If you want to give an idea of where you are, we may be able to recommend a good fitter in your area.
Coco’s Dad
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Thanks we are on the Wiltshire,Gloucestershire border, we have been given Pippa Spratts details so will try her tomorrow ?Saddles vary so much, this is really not enough to ensure you have the correct fitting saddle. There are so many variables; width, tree points, rails, panel length - and then you have the pony to take into consideration; their conformation etc, and also the rider. Budget is also a factor when buying a saddle.
I would strongly suggest you have a saddle fitter out to take a look and measure up your pony and daughter properly. Please don't try and do this yourself - you may cause more harm than good.
If you want to give an idea of where you are, we may be able to recommend a good fitter in your area.
Baywonder
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sbloom
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Also there are no constants, you could have 10 16.5 saddles and they'd all have a slightly different length footprint on the horse, plus different amount of space for the rider. I get slightly cross if fitters don't explain this and at least say "a small 16.5 or 16" or "a large 16.5 or 17" which is more realistic.
Coco’s Dad
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Goodness, how wrong was I thinking a saddle is a saddle..
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
I suspect you also think that a bit is just a bit, a bridle just a bridle and hay is just hay? You've got a very steep learning curve if you are starting from zero, but the journey can be very enjoyable. Welcome to the club ?
Coco’s Dad
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Steep for sure lol..
Baywonder
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You never stop learning with horses!
As I have already said, there is no such thing as a daft question. It is better to ask and be sure rather than wing it - and I am sure everyone else on here will agree with that!